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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LR08 CFYMOT history

LR08 CFY is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 180,658 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.

LR08 CFY black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2027
Mileage
180,658 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,714 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 CFY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
10 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 CFY was last recorded at 180,658 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 6,899 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Mar 2012: 79,590 miles, lower than 91,330 miles on 10 Mar 2011.
  • 26 Oct 2021: 154,925 miles, lower than 155,004 miles on 5 Nov 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
173,759 miles · 6 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
6,899 miles
Average per year
5,714 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,658 miles
  • 2025 – 173,759 miles
  • 2024 – 169,026 miles
  • 2023 – 163,920 miles
  • 2022 – 159,972 miles
  • 2021 – 154,925 miles
  • 2020 – 155,004 miles
  • 2019 – 146,001 miles
  • 2018 – 132,633 miles
  • 2017 – 128,318 miles
  • 2015 – 104,921 miles
  • 2013 – 91,407 miles
  • 2012 – 79,590 miles
  • 2011 – 91,330 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,658 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2020

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,658 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    180,658 miles
    Test number
    146240226674
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail180,658 miles (+6,899)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,658 miles
    Test number
    491343457608
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass173,759 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    173,759 miles
    Test number
    838693284593
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail173,756 miles (+4,730)4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,756 miles
    Test number
    806916564610
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass169,026 miles (+5,106)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    169,026 miles
    Test number
    129354769675
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass163,920 miles (+3,948)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    163,920 miles
    Test number
    577529534034
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3mm & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3mm & worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass159,972 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    159,972 miles
    Test number
    239622922557
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3mm/worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3mm/worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail159,972 miles (+5,047)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,972 miles
    Test number
    641799878038
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3mm/worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3mm/worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass154,925 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    154,925 miles
    Test number
    762179922551
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Fail154,925 miles (-79)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,925 miles
    Test number
    889868685569
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass155,004 miles (+3,035)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    155,004 miles
    Test number
    312410073814
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, trail arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Fail151,969 miles (+5,968)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,969 miles
    Test number
    644074038693
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, trail arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  13. Pass146,001 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    146,001 miles
    Test number
    427300388546
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn inner edge & outer sidewall perishing
  14. Fail145,976 miles (+13,343)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,976 miles
    Test number
    403293172313
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wearing on inside edge, also inner & outer side wall perishing.
  15. Pass132,633 miles (+4,315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    132,633 miles
    Test number
    798435226721
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  16. Pass128,318 miles (+23,397)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    128,318 miles
    Test number
    207288484502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass104,921 miles (+13,514)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    104,921 miles
    Test number
    955570000430
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  18. Pass91,407 miles (+11,817)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    91,407 miles
    Test number
    346518273090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass79,590 miles (-11,740)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    79,590 miles
    Test number
    515934972063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass91,330 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    91,330 miles
    Test number
    905129361026
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LR08 CFY

Does LR08 CFY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 CFY is valid until 6 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 CFY?
The MOT on LR08 CFY is valid until 6 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 CFY done?
LR08 CFY was recorded at 180,658 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 5,714 miles a year.
Has LR08 CFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 CFY has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 CFY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 14 Mar 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR08 CFY find?
LR08 CFY passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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